Cyclone Narelle in pictures: Devastating impact of severe weather event through WA
Heartbreaking photos show cyclone Narelle’s devastating impact, with some WA communities submerged in floodwaters.
On Friday morning, the category four system was seen dangerously close to Exmouth where it started to pass close to the North West Cape.
Severe impacts showed wind gusts of up to 260km/h occurring over coastal parts between North West Cape and Onslow, where it is expected to extend south down the coast to Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier through Friday morning.
On Thursday night, highest rainfall totals were recorded with 197mm falling at Barrow Island, and gusts of up to 200km/h recorded in Learmonth, the second highest ever recorded.
Warnings were issued for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and dangerous storm tides are also active for the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Central West regions.
The cyclone was upgraded to category 4 on Thursday night after rapidly gaining strength.
On Saturday, the severe weather system is expected to weaken whilst moving south-east, impacting Central West and inland areas.
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SEE THE PICTURES OF CYCLONE NARELLE
Cyclone Narelle has travelled more than 5,700km in the past 10 days as it is seen intensifying in Carnavon. Picture: Facebook
Many residents cannot leave their homes and are facing lockdowns. Schools have been closed, mine workers are being sent home and locals are sandbagging their properties. Picture: Supplied
Residents anticipate as the skies turn hues of red as Narelle is expected to make landfall late on Friday night. Picture: Facebook/Bumbak's
Night breaks as the category 4 cyclone passes through with extreme winds. Picture: Facebook
Clouds and pink skies cover Carnavorn. Picture: Facebook
Skies turning grey in Carnavorn. Picture: Barry Gard
